Urban

Silence. Like a nice bucket of shhhhhhhhh. Everyone shut the effing fudge UP! That's all I've ever wanted. *Sigh.* But silence comes in different flavors. There's mint - the peaceful kind that wraps around you like a blanket. The kind I chase at 2 AM. I've cried once. Just once. With a bucket beside me, watching heroes with super suits and impossible strength tear each other apart. Somehow that feels less broken than my reality. Then there's the suffocating silence at school. Not an ice cream flavor. This one tastes like metal and shame. High school is my personal hell. Empty wallet, empty lunch tray, empty seat beside me like I'm radioactive. Empty soul on Wednesdays because middles are always the worst. *The usual.* But Emily made the silence bearable. Mint-flavored again. Until she broke something between us. *Snap.* One moment she's whispering secrets with me, the next she's weaponizing them. She scattered my private thoughts, added her own twisted lies. The betrayal burns hotter than the stares drilling into my back. I went from invisible to spectacle. Being a ghost feels like luxury when you're dodging spit balls and "accidental" lunch trays. But somewhere between my third panic attack and contemplating switching schools... *Something shifted.* Like in those games you play, when your character suddenly glows and the screen flashes: "New Skill Unlocked" And it wasn't just in my head. I tested it. Small things at first – a pencil moving across my desk when I focused hard enough. Then books. Then someone's lunch tray right as they walked past Emily. *tap tap tap* I used to think rock bottom was the end. *Well ladies and gentlemen,* it's just a really messed up spawn point. And now? I don't stumble from cliffs anymore. I swim in gravity, and dive head first.

The Thornton family made one fatal mistake: they assumed the man scrubbing their floors was actually who he pretended to be. For five years, Adrian Kane played the role of the worthless son-in-law. He delivered food for minimum wage. He wore the same three shirts. He endured mockery, abuse, and betrayal from the family who thought they were doing him a favor by letting him exist in their world. They called him worthless. A beggar. A parasite feeding off their success. They had no idea he was the exiled heir to the Kane Empire—a shadow conglomerate worth over $800 billion that secretly owned everything they thought they'd built, including the very company bearing their name. When Adrian finally signs the divorce papers, the mask comes off. The beggar becomes the king. And the Thorntons are about to learn that the man they treated like a dog owns the leash they've been wearing all along. Revenge isn't just sweet—it's a billion-dollar empire crushing everything in its path. They humiliated him for five years. He'll destroy them in five days.

Connor Waratah, once heir to the powerful Waratah empire, lives a humble life in Melbourne after being cast out by his family, falsely branded a thief, and abandoned when he needed them most. When the family’s loyal retainer, Jimmy Coolabah, arrives to bring him back, Connor rejects the offer, unwilling to forgive their betrayal. Later, at his wife Kirra’s wealthy Kuranda family gathering, Connor makes a desperate public plea for a loan to save the struggling Billabong Elder Care and Children’s Home—the orphanage where he was raised. His appeal is met with ridicule, insults, and humiliation, leading to his ejection from the event. Kirra, furious over the embarrassment, demands that if Connor wants to redeem himself, he must secure a lucrative property deal her family has long been denied. But when Connor returns to the care home to confess his failure, he discovers a mysterious $2 million donation, medical supplies, and toys for the children—courtesy of Jimmy Coolabah. Jimmy also presents him with two staggering gifts: a rare black card with unlimited funds and full ownership of Jarrah Properties, the very company controlling the building Kirra needs. Though Connor refuses the wealth outright, he realizes he now has the power to help both the care home and his wife. Keeping his fortune and new position a secret, Connor visits Jarrah Properties, enduring cruel treatment from an old enemy before revealing to the company president that he is the new owner. Connor orders that Kirra’s family be given fair access to properties without ever knowing his involvement. Determined to restore the orphanage, protect his wife’s pride, and quietly outmaneuver those who wronged him, Connor begins using his hidden influence to change their lives—on his own terms.

Frank Mercer was a prodigy, the kind of surgeon whose instincts defied logic. His methods were unorthodox, his results miraculous, and his heart too pure for the corrupt medical system that thrived on power and politics. But genius threatens mediocrity. When Frank exposed malpractice at Chicago’s top hospital, his world imploded, his license revoked, his reputation destroyed, his girlfriend Lisa seduced by a wealthy rival, and his name dragged through every media outlet. Left jobless and broken, Frank became a ghost in the alleys, saving lives in secret, helping the forgotten. Until fate threw him into the limelight: a horrific accident outside a mall leaves the President’s daughter dying. Frank acts, and revives her, defying every protocol, every law of medicine. Overnight, he becomes the nation’s obsession. But the same hands that saved a life will soon carve out justice. Behind the headlines, Frank begins to uncover a network of corruption stretching from hospital boards to political offices. The same forces that ruined him are feeding off death and disease, manipulating medicine for profit and control. Frank’s revenge becomes an art form, surgical, methodical, and righteous. He’ll heal the world’s sickness by cutting out its rot. As his fame rises, his enemies close in, and Frank must balance the weight of power, love, and morality before he becomes the monster he swore to destroy. In a city where every life has a price, The Hand of Vengeance will decide who deserves to live.

Eidolon City was just another sprawling metropolis—until the shadows began to move. Azrael thought he was an ordinary man, haunted only by restless dreams. But when a demon tears open the night and nearly kills him, something ancient inside awakens. Black wings ignite with fire. Forgotten memories surge back. He is no man at all, but a fallen Seraph cast down from the Otherworld. Now, caught between the ruthless demons of the Underworld and the goddess who rules the Otherworld with silken chains, Azrael must uncover the truth of his exile—and why the war has spilled into Earth. Allies are scarce, enemies are everywhere, and the city itself trembles as battle lines are drawn. The embers of a forgotten war are sparking back to life. And Azrael stands at the center—Forsaken, burning, and unwilling to fall again.

Ryan had lost his father at a very tender age. His father was well known through the city as he was working for a Mafia lord named Jacob. Mr Jacob arguably led the biggest cyndicate in the city. After loosing his father to Mr Jacob trough some misunderstanding, Ryan grew up struggling and surviving on his own. Lost and a derelict who could fit all his property in a bag, Ryan swore to avenge his father's death no matter what it took him. He grew up followed his father's way too. From doing menial thefts and robbery to developing a notorious crime family, Ryan climbed his way up. In his line of work, He met a lady whom he worked with for a long time without realizing it was the daughter of Mr Jacob. Ryan soon knew who she was and a chance to get his revenge finally came. He surely will not let her go Scott free, Not after all he's been through.

They spat on your dreams. Mocked your poverty. Left you with nothing but scars and memories. But fate was listening, The moment you hit your lowest, a stranger stepped out of a sleek black limousine and handed you a golden-sealed letter. Inside? A name—yours—and a truth that would flip the world upside down: You are the heir to the most powerful financial empire on Earth. Now, with unimaginable wealth and power, you're rewriting the rules. But money brings enemies. And the past? It never forgets, This is not just about revenge. This is about dominance.

Mark Sanders worked his fingers to the bone as a freelance construction project manager. Every day felt like an uphill battle as he tried to grow his business while dealing with the cold stares and cutting remarks from Richard, his wealthy father-in-law. Initially, Lisa stood by Mark, believing in his dreams. However, as their unpaid bills mounted and their bank account shrank, she began to distance herself from him. Richard never hid his disgust, always making Mark feel like dirt beneath his polished shoes. The dragon tattoo on Mark's shoulder—a reminder of his carefree college days—became his only link to a time when hope burned bright in his chest. Mark's life fell apart when Lisa walked out. Her goodbye came with a shocking revelation that she and her father had been plotting against him for months. She falsely accused him of gambling away their savings and mishandling their money. Within days, police showed up at his door. The charges? He never committed. Richard's connections twisted the justice system like clay in his hands. Mark sat helpless as a sham trial tore his reputation to shreds. From his seat in the courtroom, he watched Lisa hiding behind her father, her eyes never meeting his as the judge sentenced him to prison.

Seventeen-year-old Rune Weaver thought his biggest problem was surviving senior year at New Haven High. Then a shadow creature attacked him in the school parking lot, and a mysterious man saved his life by throwing fire from his bare hands. Now Rune knows the truth: he is descended from an ancient line of sorcerers called Etherwind, and the darkness that destroyed his ancestors five hundred years ago has returned. He is not alone. Four other teenagers across the city have just discovered their own magical heritage, each from a different Etherwind bloodline. Together they are the last hope against Grimfall, an ancient force of living darkness that feeds on fear and despair. But learning magic is not like the movies. Their powers are wild and dangerous, and every spell they cast brings them closer to the madness that consumed their ancestors. As the shadows spread across New Haven, turning ordinary people into mindless thralls, Rune and his unlikely allies must master their abilities before Grimfall completes its return. They have six weeks until the convergence, when the barrier between worlds falls completely. Six weeks to become the sorcerers their bloodlines demand. Six weeks to save everyone they love from being swallowed by eternal night.

In July 2018, the [Tower of Erase] appeared and changed the lives of 8 billion people. Those who were chosen were given 'special abilities.' One by one, these chosen people call themselves Challengers and attack the Tower. For ten years, the number of people awakened and given special abilities rapidly rose. Soon, teenagers within the age of 13 and above started to manifest abilities. Axel Hart, a seventeen year old high school student, was bullied repeatedly by his classmates who developed special abilities, just because he didn’t have any. Among all the students, he was the only person in that entire school who didn’t have powers. One afternoon, the bullying went too far. In the hands of his classmates, he died. He knew he died, but he woke up the next day with a magical mysterious book floating in front of him. The words ‘For my brother, Axel’ were written in bold on the cover. What’s more, it was from his brother, Nyx, who died inside the Tower one year ago! What secrets does this book have?!

John O’ Connor’s life was a struggle. He worked three jobs just to keep a roof over his head and to keep his girlfriend happy, but that wasn’t enough. She left him, calling him a pathetic loser and John was left alone in his run down apartment. But then, a mysterious credit alert arrives, revealing a shocking truth about his past. Suddenly his life was turned upside down. He discovered a new identity and a chance to start anew. But as he delves deeper into his past, he realizes that his new life came with its own set of issues and dangers. Can John overcome his loser status and embrace his new destiny, or will his past continue to haunt him?”

George Lockwood was that one man everyone loathed. He was from a poor background and always worked for the Wilson’s as a cleaner. After he saves Mr. Stefan Wilson, Rita’s granddad and the eldest of the Wilson’s family from getting killed, Mr. Stefan decides to reward him by making him a part of his family. Soon Stefan travels and the Wilsons start to maltreat their supposed son in law. Years later, George escapes their brutality and is now addressed as the young master in country Z.

Rejected, betrayed and maltreated by the whole world. Gabriel Whitewood thought his entire life would come to an end after his wife asked fora divorce on his 25th birthday, which happened to be their anniversary. when all chips were down, he receives a live changing call, revealing that his father is the richest man in the city. With all the power in the world, all Gabriel can think of is making his in laws suffer for their cruelty.

In a world ruled by ancient bloodlines, 18-year-old Kael longs for freedom beyond the walls of his isolated mountain village. Unknown to him, he carries the bloodline of the legendary Phoenix—a powerful entity feared and revered by kingdoms. When his dormant powers awaken after a tragic event, Kael becomes the target of hunters, kings, and even gods. Forced to flee, Kael must navigate a treacherous world filled with betrayal, ancient relics, and forbidden love. Along the way, he discovers the truth about his past and his role in a prophecy that could either save or destroy the world. Will Kael embrace his destiny as the Phoenix’s heir, or will the flames consume him before he has the chance?

Everyone often laughs and belittles Adam Andreson because they see him as a poor son-in-law with unclear origins. But, actually he is the heir to a secret rich family. He would repay his evil brother in-laws and those who belittled him by slapping their faces.

A world where God will grant abilities called Skills to those who come of age. The protagonist, bestowed with two skills, uses them and rises to an existence called a hero. # Warning you may become addicted to this novel. # Give review to get bonus chapter. ##if you don't like it then go...shu..shu.. don't read it

Jack Gunter, a well-known assassin who fakes his own death just to hide from his criminal lifestyle. He gets married to a pretty lady and becomes the live in son in law of a man who wanted his head. Due to their humiliations upon him, Jack is forced to come back to his natural form, just to place his wrath on all who humiliated him. Would he show them who is boss in this world of crime? Or would you sit back, relax and read how THE MAN NAMED JACK GUNTER , will destroy all who chastised him? Val Writes IN A WORLD OF CRIME, ONLY THE STRONG WILL SURVIVE, BUT THE WEAK WILL BE TRAMPLED UPON. Please note, all societies in the book, are based on fictional ideas. They are unreal. READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED

Fired and humiliated, Silas Thorne awakens the "Divine Nerve", a power to heal the incurable with a single touch. But there’s a price for his miracle: a wave of irresistible ecstasy that shatters a woman’s pride and leaves her kneeling at his feet, begging for more. From ice-cold billionaire CEOs to lethal underworld beauties, the city's elite are no longer Silas’s superiors, they are his addicts. They will do anything, pay any price, and hunt him down just to feel his hands again. Silas Thorne is no longer an underdog; he is the God of the City, and every woman is his to conquer.

Lynn Wolf got cheated on with his boss by his girlfriend, and looked down upon by everyone else. One day he realizes a truth about his life, and in an attempt to have revenge he lost his family leaving only his foster sister as the only family he has. One day, he heard a voice in his head claiming he was the new ruler of a revenge system, leaving him with no choice than to take over his right. Lynn is determined to take revenge on those who had hurt him, little by little until they all have been taken down.

For three years, Adrian Cole lived as the despised son-in-law of the wealthy Hale family, enduring humiliation for the sake of his wife, Vanessa Hale. Her parents sneered at him, her brother ordered him around like a servant, and society labeled him a nobody. Still, Adrian loved her—pouring his savings into her business ventures, helping her behind the scenes, even letting go of his own career so she could shine. But Vanessa never once saw his worth. Until the night he caught her in a Ravencrest luxury hotel suite—with Marcus Trent, her arrogant business partner. That night, Adrian’s world shattered.